June 22
Rwanda: Ethiopia - PM Abiy's Party Wins Parliamentary Elections
New Times
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party secured a large majority in Ethiopia's parliamentary elections held on June 1. Read more »
Rwanda: Former Ferwafa Boss Kalisa's Court Hearing Postponed
New Times
The High Court in Kigali has postponed the hearing on the provisional release application filed by former Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) Secretary General Adolphe Kalisa,… Read more »
Nigeria: 243 Suspects Arrested, 60 Firearms Recovered in Lagos in Three Months - - CP Fatai
Vanguard
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 243 suspects for offences ranging from armed robbery and cultism to murder and traffic robbery between March and June 2026, Commissioner… Read more »
South Africa: Impeachment Committee Chairperson Files Affidavit Opposing President's Interdict [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Chairperson of the Impeachment Committee on Section 89 Enquiry, Mr Makashule Gana, today filed an affidavit opposing the urgent application brought by President Cyril Ramaphosa… Read more »
South Africa: 'Municipality Is Hiring' Advert Just Another Job Scam - Visit Verified Platforms for Legit Opportunities
Africa Check
IN SHORT: According to Facebook posts in South Africa, "municipality is hiring". But these posts are a scam. There is no evidence of this advert on official government websites or… Read more »
South Africa: Bushiri Takes Credit for Buses Minister Called Unlawful, Leaving Malawians Stranded
Scrolla
Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi called the private buses that left Malawian nationals stranded at a Johannesburg church unlawful, and ordered teams to find whoever commissioned… Read more »
South Africa: Thapelo Maseko Says South Africa Is Ready for South Korea
Scrolla
South Africa must get three points against South Korea at Monterrey Stadium to reach the World Cup last 32. Bafana Bafana winger Thapelo Maseko says South Africa are ready to… Read more »
South Africa: King Misuzulu Warns Against Attacking Foreigners
Scrolla
King Misuzulu called on Zulus not to attack foreign nationals, saying people came to South Africa because they were suffering and looking for a better life. His appeal comes… Read more »
Tanzania: This Is How Taxes Build Tanzania, Says Ministry
Daily News
THE Ministry of Finance has intensified public education on taxation, economic affairs, and financial policies to improve citizens' understanding of how taxes contribute to… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Orders Mkuti Forest Invaders to Leave Before August, 2026
Daily News
KIGOMA Regional Commissioner, Simon Siro, has ordered people who invaded the Mkuti Forest Reserve in the Kacheri and Ligufu Relini sub-districts to leave the reserve by July 30,… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania, Namibia Seal New Economic Ties After Landmark State Visit
Daily News
PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has bid farewell to visiting President of Namibia Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah at State House in Dar es Salaam, bringing to a close a four day state visit… Read more »
Tanzania: Poor Contractors Barred From New Power Projects As Ndejembi Tightens Oversight
Daily News
MINISTER for Energy Deogratius Ndejembi has directed the Rural Energy Agency (REA) to stop awarding new contracts to contractors who perform poorly in electricity project… Read more »
Cape Verde: Bubista Proud of Resilient Cape Verde As They Edge Closer to Historic World Cup Knockout Spot
CAF
Cape Verde coach Pedro 'Bubista' Brito hailed his side's spirit and identity after the Blue Sharks earned a hard-fought 2-2 draw against two-time world champions Uruguay to move… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom On Its Way to Ending Load Reduction
SAnews.gov.za
Eskom's load reduction eradication campaign has now reached more than half of its intended targets, with more than 880 000 households returned to normal supply. Read more »
South Africa: Investing in African Health Security Vital for Saving Lives and Livelihoods
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his weekly newsletter to call for African health sovereignty, warning that the recent Ebola outbreak is a stark reminder that the continent… Read more »
South Africa: Cold Front Expected to Make Landfall Along Southern Coast
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says a surface high-pressure system is expected to dominate the eastern parts of the country this week, while a cold front is forecast to… Read more »
Sudan: International Bodies Warn 'El Obeid Could Become Another El Fasher'
Dabanga
The United Nations Security Council has expressed concern over reports of a substantial build-up of Rapid Support Forces (RSF) troops around the North Kordofan capital of El Obeid,… Read more »
East Africa: Media Leaders Commit to Fact-Based Migration Reporting Across Eastern Africa
Shabelle
Journalist leaders and media professionals from ten Eastern African countries have adopted a common position aimed at strengthening fact-based reporting on migration, amid growing… Read more »
Somalia: Clashes Erupt Near Baidoa Between SNA Forces and Fighters Loyal to Former Southwest Leader
Shabelle
Heavy fighting broke out near the southwestern Somali city of Baidoa overnight between government forces and fighters loyal to former Southwest State president Abdiaziz Hassan… Read more »
Algeria: President Tebboune Orders Expedited Launch of First Phase of Laghouat-Ghardaïa-El Menia Railway Project
Algerie Presse Service
President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune chaired a Council of Ministers meeting on Sunday, during which he issued instructions to expedite the launch of construction sites… Read more »
Algeria: President Tebboune Calls On Algerian Academics to Contribute to Nation's Development
Algerie Presse Service
President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune affirmed Sunday, while chairing a Council of Ministers meeting, that the full launch of the National Digital Services Portal is… Read more »
Tanzania: One Budget, Millions of Digital Opportunities
Daily News
WHEN the Minister for Finance presented the government budget for the 2026/27 financial year, many Tanzanians focused on the figures--how much money would be spent and where it… Read more »
Tanzania: 'Time to Liberate Our Economies'
Daily News
NAMIBIA President Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for strengthened bilateral cooperation between Tanzania and Namibia to advance "economic liberation" for the two Southern… Read more »
Uganda: City Developers Risk Losing Occupancy Permits Over Trees
Independent (Kampala)
Developers in Kampala who fail to plant trees on their properties will be denied occupancy permits under new environmental regulations being introduced by the Kampala Capital City… Read more »
Uganda: Nebbi Security Sweep Nets Two Suspects Over Military Equipment Possession
Nile Post
A joint intelligence-led security operation in Nebbi Municipality has led to the arrest of two suspects found in possession of assorted military and government stores. Read more »
